Upcoming events

    • 4 Dec 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • La Loma - DTC, 8000 E Belleview Ave G-10, Greenwood Village 80111


    Holiday Party - Save the date!

    Friday, December 4th
    @ La Loma DTC
    6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

    Registration opens soon!

    • 29 Jan 2027
    • 6:00 PM
    • Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, 7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237


    Save the date in your calendar... registration will be available soon.

    2027 Judges Dinner
    When: Friday, January 29th 
    5:30 p.m. - Past Presidents Reception (for ACBA Past Bar Presidents)
    6:00 p.m. - Social  
    7:00 p.m. - Dinner & Programming 
    Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

    CASH BAR

    Sponsorships available!

    Please join us as we honor the bench...

    The annual Judges Dinner is an honored and popular tradition of the Arapahoe County Bar Association. Plan to attend the 51st annual Judges Dinner to pay tribute to our hard-working judges of the 18th Judicial District, Federal Courts, Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. Show the judicial officers how much we appreciate them!  We encourage you to invite non-ACBA attorneys and guests. 

    Check back for more details and to register!

    • 19 Feb 2027
    • 12:00 PM
    • 20 Feb 2027
    • 5:00 PM
    • Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112
    Register


    2027 Regional High School Mock Trial Tournament
    February 19 & 20
    Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial

    It takes a village to host mock trials... please volunteer! Casual attire.

      VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

      Friday, February 19

      • 1st Round 
        (12 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @ 1pm.)

      • 2nd Round
        (3:15 pm – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments. Round starts @ 4pm.)

      Saturday, February 20

      • 3rd Round 
        (8 am – Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (bagels & coffee). Round starts @ 9am.)

      • 4th Round 
        (11:45 am - Volunteer check-in, orientation and courtroom assignments (lunch provided). Round starts @12:30pm)

      VOLUNTEER ROLES 


      NOTES

      • An orientation will be given to all volunteers before each round. Volunteers must attend orientation prior to scoring or presiding.

      • List possible conflicts (high schools in Arapahoe County) within the registration form. Knowing a Team Coach is not a conflict, but knowing a student is.  

      • No experience with prior Mock Trials is necessary. 

      • Time commitment per round is about 3 hours, add one hour for the orientation.

      • Please review the rules before your orientation (to be provided).

      • Presiding Judge: (3 to 4 hour time commitment per round) 

        This volunteer role is a current or retired Colorado Judge or an expert mock trial volunteer. During the competition the presiding judge acts as the voice of the panel, controls the conduct of the courtroom and trial participants, and supervises the time constraints imposed by the rules of competition. The presiding judge rules on motions and objections based on the rules of evidence. The presiding judge does not announce a verdict on the legal merits of the case, but in all other respects conducts the trial as if it were a real trial.
         
      • Scoring Panelist: (3 to 4 hour time commitment per round) Three attorneys, paralegals or community members comprise the scoring panel. The score is based on presentation and NOT on the legal merits of the team’s case. However, substance of the presentation is important. “A performance rating” score sheet is completed.

      • Courtroom Monitor: This role is to make sure there is no communication between participating students and those outside of the bar.  They also make sure there is no food or drink in the courtroom.  Overall, makes sure that everything is running smoothly during the trial and communicates with the Tournament Staff.  This individual normally is a member of the public, employed at the courthouse, or any other volunteer that doesn’t wish to score or preside. 

      These items will be available this fall.

      • Colorado Case Problem   
      • Case Questions and Answers
      • Official Colorado Rules of Tournament and Evidence

      The ACBA appreciates the time our volunteers donate every year to make this program possible. Thank you. 

      • 4 Jun 2027
      • Arrowhead Golf Club


      "Play 18 with the 18th!"
      Memorial Golf Tournament & Annual Meeting
      ~ Robert B. Lee
      ~ Steven E. McBride
       

      When:  Friday, June 4, 2027
      Time: ~12:30 p.m. 
      - Golfer Check-in & Lunch     
      ~ 2:00 p.m. - Shotgun start - golf 
      ~ 6
      :30 p.m. - Social/Dinner check-in begins
      ~ 7:00 p.m.
      - Dinner 
      Location:  Arrowhead Golf Club

      Check back for sponsorship opportunities and registration details.

      Join fellow ACBA members for the Golf Tournament and Annual Meeting. This is a great way to network with others while enjoying an afternoon of golf, food, and drinks… on the links! Organize your own team, or sign up individually – we’ll be happy to pair you with other fun-seekers! Golf contest prizes, Laptops from Lawyers and Annual Awards will be presented. 

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    28 Sep 2022 Foundation Dinner
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    30 Mar 2022 Legal Malpractice Claims: Top Ten Ways to Make Sure You Get a Malpractice Complaint (and Discipline Too)
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